December 01, 2023 article Open access Aachen paper

Research reporting guidelines for cell lines: more than just a recommendation

Annals of Translational Medicine, vol. 11, pp. 421

DOI: 10.21037/atm-23-1208 Full text (OA) OpenAlex

Authors 1

Ralf Weiskirchen corresponding Aachen Institute of Molecular Pathobiochemistry Experimental Gene Therapy and Clinical Chemistry (IFMPEGKC) at

RWTH Aachen University · Universitätsklinikum Aachen

Affiliation as printed

Institute of Molecular Pathobiochemistry, Experimental Gene Therapy and Clinical Chemistry (IFMPEGKC) at the RWTH University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany

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